DarlingDarling is a translation layer that lets you run macOS software on Linux.FastDarling runs macOS software directly without using a hardware emulator.FreeLike Linux, Darling is free and open-source software. It is developed openly on GitHub and distributed under the GNU GPL license version 3.CompatibleDarling implements a complete Darwin environment.
Installing Linux on PowerPC Macs. If you’re wed to Mac software, Linux probably isn’t going to be on our daily driver Mac. There is a whole learning curve going to a different operating system and using primarily free open source software that may have the power of commercial apps – but you need to figure out how to access it. When installing Ubuntu Linux on an Intel-based Macintosh, most people follow any of several guides available on the Internet, such as this Ubuntu document.
Mach, dyld, launchd — everything you'd expect.Easy to useDarling does most of the setup for you. Sit back and enjoy using your favorite software.NativeWe aim to fully integrate apps running under Darling into the Linux desktop experience by making them look, feel and behave just like native Linux apps.That sounds a lot likeAnd it is! Wine lets you run Windows software on Linux, and Darling does the same for macOS software. Another similar project is, for Android apps.Does it support GUI apps?Almost!
This took us a lot of time and effort, but we finally have basic experimental support for running simple graphical applications. It requires some special setup for now though, so do not expect it to work out of the box just yet. We're working on this; stay tuned!.Does it violate Apple's EULA?No! We only directly use those parts of Darwin that are released as fully free software.Does the name Darling mean anything?The name Darling is a combination of “Darwin” and “Linux”. Darwin is the core operating system macOS and iOS are based on.Can I run Darling on Windows using WSL?Unfortunately, no. Darling requires a real Linux kernel to run. See for more details.Do you know about, GNUstep, The Cocotron and other projects?We do, and in fact, Darling is largely based on the original Darwin source code published by Apple.
We use The Cocotron as a basis for our Cocoa implementation, along with the and various bits of GNUstep.Do you have plans for supporting iOS apps?Yes, in the long run, we'd like to be able to run iOS apps on ARM devices (like most Android phones). A significant challenge here would be to write our own implementation of UIKit. Come talk to us if you're interested in working on this!.How do I contribute?Start by reading the and to get familiar with Darling internals. Then, come and join us. It's great if you have experience in developing for macOS or iOS, but it's absolutely not required to start contributing.
Because Windows and Mac OS X aren't the only two OSes in town.Difficulty Level: TrickyWhat You Need: A distribution (or 'distro') of Linux. We used Linux Mint (free, ). (See 'Pick a Distro, Pick a Mac,' below.) An Intel Mac, preferably a desktop. We used an iMac. (See 'Pick a Distro, Pick a Mac,' below.) At least 32GB of free hard drive space.
The rEFIt boot manager (free, ) A blank DVD or CDAre you getting tired of Mac OS X or just really miss that feeling of struggling with your computer? Windows isn’t your only alternative. Linux holds the key to unleashing your inner geek, and even though installing it was daunting in the past, the new versions are easier than ever to use on your Mac. We will take you through the install process step by step.How cool is this spinning-Desktop effect? And you thought Leopard was the only OS with eye candy.Disclaimer: Back up your data before starting. This is always a good idea before making big changes to your computer, but it is paramount when fiddling with the configuration of the hard drive.
Also, even though current versions of Linux distributions are more stable than ever, they can still be a bit buggy. For example, restarting the computer is currently impossible-you have to shut down and then turn the computer on again. Install rEFItDownload the rEFIt DMG, open it, and double-click the rEFIt.mpkg file inside it to install.
Unfortunately, in our tests, this often did not enable rEFIt completely. Open Terminal (in Applications/Utilities) and then type:sudo /efi/rEFIt/enable.shRestart your Mac to make sure you have it installed properly. You should see a screen that says “rEFIt” before Mac OS X boots. (Don’t worry, you can uninstall this later if you decide you hate it.)2. Create a PartitionLinux needs a partition on your hard drive. In Leopard, creating one is incredibly easy.
Open Boot Camp Assistant (in Applications/Utilities) and create a partition that you will boot Linux from. We suggest you use at least 20GB-by the time you install the Linux OS, hardware drivers, and extra applications, you’ll have used up around 10GB, and it’s always good to leave at least 10GB of free space. Boot Camp Assistant will assume this partition is for Windows, but that doesn’t matter-just ignore it.Why, Tiger Mac, what big hard drives you have!In Tiger, creating the partition is done slightly differently. Open Disk Utility (also in Applications/Utilities), choose the hard drive you want to partition, and then click Split. Choose the size you want your Linux partition to be, and then click Partition.If you already dual-boot Windows and Mac OS X, never fear, solutions are here!
Boot your Mac into Windows and insert your Linux install disc (see step 3). When it auto-runs, click the Install Linux Mint Inside Windows option, and follow those instructions. Then skip to step 9. Make a Linux DiscDownload the ISO file of Linux Mint 7 from. (There’s a direct-download link, but using BitTorrent is much faster.) Then, insert a blank CD and open Disk Utility.
Finally, click Burn, and choose the ISO file you just downloaded in the file browser. Taste the Minty FreshnessWith your Linux Mint disc in the optical drive, reboot your Mac while holding down the C key, which forces it to boot from the CD. After everything loads (it takes a while), you will see the Desktop of Linux Mint. We encourage you to test this system out, because if it absolutely repulses you, you probably won’t want to install it. Of course, if you want the full experience (which will be much faster), you need to proceed to step 5.